ambivelent

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing two contradictory meanings or aspects

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Variants

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ambivalent , ambivalently , ambivalence , ambivalences , ambivalent feelings

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Etymology

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derived from Latin ambivalens, from ambi- 'around' + valere 'be strong, be worthy'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ambivalent' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In psychology, ambivalence is often measured using the Ambivalence Inventory questionnaire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Janus: In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces, one looking to the future and the other to the past.

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Culture

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The term 'ambivalent' is often used in psychology to describe feelings or attitudes that are mixed or unclear, and can be found in various literary and artistic works that explore complex emotions and moral dilemmas.

How to Memorize "ambivelent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two sides, each representing a different meaning or aspect of 'ambivalent'. Try to balance the two sides in your mind to understand the concept fully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambivalent' with the image of a coin with two sides, or with the Roman god Janus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym AMBIVALENT to remember the meaning: Ambiguous, Mixed, Both, Inconsistent, Valuable, Ambiguous, Now, Look, Evaluate

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